Data thieves can use SMS messages to steal your personal information. Watch out for these warning signs.
You receive a suspicious text from an unfamiliar number, and when you open it, the sender claims to be from your bank or internet service provider and urges you to click on a link. Chances are it's a scam artist using a tactic called SMS or text phishing to steal your personal information.
Click here to see a list of how to spot a trick and what to do.